Senior Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Financial Reporting team, the senior accountant will work in a collaborative group responsible for preparation of SEC reports, including the annual report on Form 10-K and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other audited financial statements. The senior accountant will collaborate with other functional groups, collect and analyze financial data, prepare and review workpapers supporting financial statement disclosures, ensuring all reporting is in compliance with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements. The selected individual must possess the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously along with a high degree of initiative, ownership, accuracy, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. HYBRID WORK POLICY Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Requirements

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP affecting accounting and financial reporting and SEC regulations required, including XBRL.
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and analytical skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to research and draw sound conclusions and act decisively; think and act strategically in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail required, judgment, adaptability/flexibility are necessary.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in accounting or financial reporting environment required, with at least three (3) years of public accounting experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of Workiva WDesk preferred.
Knowledge of OneStream or Hyperion Financial Management consolidation systems preferred.
An MBA and CPA are desirable.
Work experience in an SEC reporting company, including work in Financial Reporting and Research areas preferred.
Experience in the utility industry or other regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparation of SEC reports, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, 11-K, for four SEC registrants, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the financial information and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, including XBRL.
Preparation of other audited debt compliance and benefit plan annual reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP as well as disclosures included in quarterly/annual reports filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Research and interpret complex GAAP accounting standards and complicated new transactions entered into by the Company and document accounting positions, as well as participate in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements or SEC rules and regulations.
Other responsibilities include preparation and/or review of other ad hoc reporting deliverables, manage communications with external auditors on financial statements, keep current on new GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, and special projects as necessary.
Collaborate with other functional groups and obtain the information necessary to draft the appropriate language for footnotes, MD&A and other critical disclosures in the 10-K and 10-Q.
Work closely with various departments throughout the organization, including SEC Legal and Investor Relations, to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting matters.
Assist in reviewing related deliverables prepared by other areas of the organization, including Investor Relations, Treasury, Legal and Regulatory.
Work effectively under pressure due to inflexible deadlines mandated by outside parties and rapidly changing conditions and/or requirements.